openjdk@8 ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Development kit for the Java programming language
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.8.0-482@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 22, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java jdk development lts openjdk8
Install: brew install openjdk@8
About:
OpenJDK 8 is the official open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition 8. It provides a robust environment for developing and running Java applications, featuring the Nashorn JavaScript engine and the java.time package. This LTS version remains crucial for maintaining legacy enterprise systems and applications requiring long-term stability.
Key Features:
  • Long-Term Support (LTS) release ensuring stability
  • Includes Nashorn JavaScript engine for scripting
  • Enhanced java.time package for date and time manipulation
  • Lambda expressions and default methods support
Use Cases:
  • Maintaining legacy enterprise Java applications
  • Running older Java software requiring version 8 compatibility
  • Development of stable, production-ready Java services
Alternatives:
  • openjdk – Installs the latest stable OpenJDK version instead of the specific legacy 8 release
  • oracle-jdk – Proprietary Oracle JDK with commercial features and support options
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 23, 2026 9:35am 1.8.0-482 0 VERSION_BUMP 78092d3c
Oct 22, 2025 3:40am 1.8.0-472 0 VERSION_BUMP 0bdd18e6
Sep 15, 2025 10:50pm 1.8.0-462 0 VERSION_BUMP c01b7c29
Nov 26, 2024 1:05pm 1.8.0-432 0 VERSION_BUMP 883a29de
Nov 14, 2024 12:43pm 1.8.0-432 0 VERSION_BUMP cc4cb80f
Nov 14, 2024 5:47am 1.8.0-432 0 VERSION_BUMP 09b58333
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About